Omron Robotics TM5-700 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Omron Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | TM5-700 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Category | Industrial Lite |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Weight | 22.1 kg |
| Country of origin | JP |
Key features
- 5 kg payload
- 700 mm reach
- ±0.06 mm repeatability
- Built-in 5 MP wrist camera
- Integrated LED lighting
- ISO/TS 15066 compliant
- No external vision controller needed
- Barcode & OCR capable
What is it?
The Omron TM5-700 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with 5 kg payload, 700 mm reach, and a built-in 5 MP colour camera integrated into the robot wrist. Part of the Techman Robot TM-series, distributed by Omron, the TM5-700 is the entry-level short-reach model of the TM5 family. The integrated vision system enables object recognition, visual guidance, barcode reading, and inline inspection without a separate camera controller, reducing bill-of-materials cost and system complexity compared to vision-equipped cobots from other vendors.
Who is it for?
- Electronics manufacturers needing combined assembly and inspection in a single cobot without separate vision hardware
- Medical device assemblers requiring vision-guided pick-and-place with barcode traceability
- Food processors conducting inline quality inspection combined with product handling
- General manufacturers who want to add machine vision to automation without specialist integration expertise
Key specs
- Payload: 5 kg
- Reach: 700 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.06 mm
- Degrees of freedom: 6
- Integrated vision: 5 MP colour camera, built-in LED lighting
- Weight (arm): 22.1 kg
- Safety: ISO/TS 15066 certified
- Connectivity: Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET
How it compares
The Universal Robots UR5e (5 kg, 850 mm) is the primary competitor. The UR5e has 150 mm more reach and a larger ecosystem, but requires a third-party vision system (camera, controller, URCap integration) adding USD 5,000–15,000 to the bill of materials. The TM5-700's built-in vision makes it lower total cost for vision-mandatory applications but limits camera hardware flexibility.
Limitations
- 700 mm reach is shorter than the UR5e (850 mm) and limits working envelope
- Built-in camera is fixed to the wrist; external or overhead vision configurations still require separate hardware
- ±0.06 mm repeatability is slightly worse than the UR5e's ±0.03 mm
- TM-series ecosystem of third-party accessories is smaller than the UR+ library
FAQ
What makes the TM5-700 different from other 5 kg cobots?
The TM5-700 integrates a 5 MP colour camera and LED lighting directly in the robot wrist as standard. This eliminates the need for a separate vision controller and camera mounting hardware, reducing total system cost for vision-mandatory applications.
What is the TM5-700 payload and reach?
The TM5-700 has a 5 kg payload and 700 mm reach. This is shorter than the UR5e (850 mm) and better suited to bench-top and close-range applications where vision guidance adds value.
What repeatability does the TM5-700 achieve?
The TM5-700 achieves ±0.06 mm repeatability. This is sufficient for assembly, inspection, and pick-and-place, but is slightly less precise than the UR5e's ±0.03 mm.
What applications is the TM5-700 best suited to?
The TM5-700 is best deployed where machine vision is a requirement: inline inspection, vision-guided pick-and-place, barcode reading during assembly, and quality control combined with handling. The integrated camera eliminates a major integration step.
How does the TM5-700 compare to the Universal Robots UR5e?
The UR5e has 150 mm more reach and better repeatability, but requires a separate vision system. The TM5-700's built-in camera reduces total integration cost for vision applications by USD 5,000–15,000. For applications not requiring vision, the UR5e and its larger ecosystem are generally preferable.